Corey Fauconier running in special election for state senate in Virginia

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch on December 6:

“Libertarian activist Corey Fauconier filed paperwork with the Virginia Department of Elections by Monday’s 5 p.m. filing deadline, according to state officials. The filing is under review to ensure Fauconier met all requirements for ballot access, including the submission of 250 petition signatures from voters in the district.”

“Fauconier managed the 2015 Senate campaign of Libertarian Carl Loser, who finished fourth out of four candidates running for the 10th District seat now held by Sen. Glen H. Sturtevant Jr., R-Richmond. A New York native and hip-hop enthusiast who has gone by the stage name “Sage,” Fauconier drew attention last year for a Libertarian rap video that promoted Loser’s campaign.”

The Department of Elections confirmed on Wednesday that Fauconier turned in over 250 valid signatures and that he’s now in a two-way race for the senate seat.

The special election is for the ninth legislative district in the Virginia Senate, and will be held on January 10, 2017.

Justin Amash trying to make it easier for third parties and independents to compete.Laws should not advantage particular political parties or discriminate against candidates who choose not to affiliate with a party. The Ballot Fairness Act (#HR1681) helps equalize the treatment of candidates so elections will be fairer and voters will have more options. ... See MoreSee Less

I am certain their support of Pete Wells for Liberty appeal had something to do with that decision, since it directly contradicted what the democrat appointee at the Department of Elections wanted. Redrawing the lines has to be part of the reason too.

I'm really starting to be embarrassed as a Virginian...

My first question was why. The article explains: "State law requires that two of the three members are affiliated with the governor’s political party. The third member is selected from the party that is out of power. Members serve four-year terms and must be approved by the General Assembly." Terrible headline from RTD.

another reason not to elect a democratic governor = a democratic electoral board

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